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More info?)
Ray,
Download CWShredder, install, open update and run it.
10) In Internet Properties (as well as many other MS programs) there is a
[?] in the upper right hand corner, next to the Close [X]. Click the [?] |
A ? will attach itself to your cursor | Click something | If info is
available | a Balloon will popup.
? Enable third-party browser extensions
Clicking the ? on the above ^^, brings up this.
[[Specifies that you want to disable features you installed for use with
Internet Explorer that may have been created by companies other than
Microsoft.
If you encounter problems with Internet Explorer that you cannot resolve,
you can use this option to help determine if third-party features are
causing the problems without uninstalling the feature. You must restart
Internet Explorer after turning this option on or off.]]
I have it UNChecked!!!
I will check back tomorrow, I'm tired.
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Hope this helps. Let us know.
Wes
In news:u8pLmfEZEHA.2520@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl,
RayMich <RayMich76@netscape.net> hunted and pecked:
> Wesley,
>
> Thanks again for your reply.
>
> Some additional info:
> 1. A found some Altnet directories and files in my computer - I read
> that these also are some type of scumware, so I deleted them. I also
> found directories and files for MyWay. I deleted them also. None of
> these can be found in my Add or Remove Programs utility.
>
> 2.I searched the registry for MyWay and deleted all references to that
> as well
>
> 3. I searched my registry for altnet and have been able to delete all
> entries EXCEPT for the one that started all this.
>
> 4. I have tried using MSconfig as well as starting in Safe Mode. -
> Still NO LUCK!
>
> 5. I have tried followed all instructions in the pestpatrol website
> for removing topicks and have found NO instances of any of those
> files in that computer.
>
> 6. I am running Ad-aware on all my computers as well as PestPatrol and
> Norton Antivirus. PestPatrol is the only one that has found this
> problem, but can't fix it!
>
> 7. I have used Spybot S & D on another computer in the past and got
> totally screwed up with it. I finally had to uninstall it and delete
> all directories and files it created. I also had to roll back by using
> "System Restore" before I could even access the internet again. This
> experience has made me leary of trying Spybot S & D on this computer.
>
> 8. I have tried using HijackThis in the past, but I never got a single
> response after I posted the log file on their website, so I figured it
> would be a waste of time now.
>
> 9. I will try downloading CWShredder and see what it finds. I'll try
> the others you have suggested here also.
>
> 10. As far as my Internet Options are concerned,
> Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer) was UNCHECKED
> Enable Install On Demand (Other) WAS checked so I unchecked
> it
>
> What would happen if I unchecked the entry that reads
> Enable third-party browser extensions
>
> BTW- My Internet Explorer still has a phantom toolbar that only
> appears as a "blank" with a check mark. If I uncheck it, the toolbar
> will hide, but I can click on the blank and the toolbar reappears. I
> still have not found where it keeps its files.
>
> I'll keep you posted.
>
> Ray
>
>
> Wesley Vogel wrote:
>> Ray,
>>
>> [[TOPicks also has distribution agreements with other popular
>> Internet software, that provide TOPicks as a bundled bonus to their
>> users. If you have TOPicks on your computer, and you have not
>> installed it yourself, this is probably how it was installed.]]
>>
>> You may not be able to get rid of the offending registry key(s)
>> until you get rid of all of the related files on your machine. The
>> files, or parts there of, may recreate the key(s).
>>
>> Check this one out first >>>>
>> TOPicks
>>
http://www.pestpatrol.com/pestinfo/t/topicks.asp
>>
>> Remove TOPicks Adware
>>
http://www.spyany.com/program/article_spy_rm_TOPicks.html
>>
>> TOPicks
>>
http://www.spywareguide.com/product_show.php?id=613
>>
>> How to Detect and Remove TOPicks?
>>
http://www.securemost.com/articles/trou_3_remove_topicks.htm
>>
>> TOPicks 1.5
>>
http://www.regblock.com/spydet_613_topicks.html
>>
>> ================
>>
>> Also, you *need* more than one antiscumware program.
>> One will not cut the mustard!! Now, for the canned
>> reply.............
>>
>> First. Make sure of these settings and nothing will install without
>> you answering YES. (Except what may install as part of some other
>> software.) Don't click YES if you don't know/trust the source.
>>
>> Start | Settings | Control Panel | Internet Options | Advanced tab |
>> Make sure both of these are NOT checked.
>>
>> Enable Install On Demand (Internet Explorer)
>> [[Specifies to automatically download and install Internet Explorer
>> components if a Web page needs them in order to display the page
>> properly or perform a particular task.]]
>>
>> Enable Install On Demand (Other)
>> [[Specifies to automatically download and install Web components if
>> a Web page needs them in order to display the page properly or
>> perform a particular task.]]
>>
>> Apply | OK
>> ======================
>>
>> Second. If you need a scan right now.
>>
>> Follow the instructions!
>> THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
>>
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
>>
>> ======================
>>
>> Third.
>> It is known as scumware. Visit these sites. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are
>> really good.
>>
>>
>>
>> Download, install, run, update and run again; one or all. They are
>> all good, FREE utilities. Make sure you update every program, even
>> if you
>> just downloaded it. You must have the latest updates.
>>
>> >>>>>>>>>> Run CWShredder first!!! <<<<<<<<<<<<
>>
>> 1) CWShredder direct download:
>>
http://216.180.233.163/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe
>>
>> 2) SpywareBlaster
>> [[SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it
>> from ever being installed.
>> The most important step you can take is to secure your system. And
>> SpywareBlaster is the most
>> powerful protection program available.]]
>>
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> 3) Spybot S & D
>>
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?lang=en&page=download
>>
>> 4) HijackThis (some other stuff that may be of interest also)
>>
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html
>>
>> 4a) HijackThis (direct download)
>>
http://aumha.org/downloads/hijackthis.zip
>>
>> 5) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner v1.13
>>
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/index.html?source=appvisit
>>
>> 6) ToolbarCop
>>
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
>>
>> 7) AdAware
>> http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
>>
>> ===============
>>
>> Problems uninstalling? Here's some advice.
>>
http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/uninstallproblems.phtml
>>
>> Additional information & instructions.
>> A wealth of information here, boys and girls.
>>
>> THE PARASITE FIGHT QUICK FIX PROTOCOL
>>
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>
>> THE PARASITE FIGHT
>> Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
>>
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>>
>> Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups
>>
http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
>>
>> Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites
>>
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>
>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software
>>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;827315#appliesto
>>
>> Spyware and Deceptive Software
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/twc/privacy/spyware.mspx?gssnb=1
>>
>> What you should know about spyware
>>
http://www.microsoft.com/security/articles/spyware.asp
>>
>> Cleaning Up XP
>>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_c.htm#cleanup
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